Missouri Weekly Hay Summary - Week ending 07/02/10

Thursday, July 1, 2010

MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Farmers appreciated the cooler temperatures this week with a couple days even
below average. Many in the south hoping to see a good Fourth of July rain as
pasture conditions continue to deteriorate. The north half of the state however
remains at the complete opposite end of the spectrum but are finally starting
to see some standing water leaving river bottom fields. Hay yields and quality
have been reported just as variable as the weather with some fields producing
great while others have been disappointing. The supply of hay is moderate,
demand moderate, and prices steady. Missouri Department of Agriculture has a
hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a
directory, visit, http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory (All prices f.o.b. and per
ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales prices listed as round
bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs)
Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV>185) 150.00-185.00
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180) 140.00-175.00
Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) large round bales 75.00-140.00
Small, Large squares 90.00-150.00
Good quality mixed Alfalfa and grass small square bales 3.50-5.00 per bale;
30.00-60.00 per large round bale.
Good to Premium quality Prairie hay mostly small squares 80.00-125.00
Fair to good quality Prairie hay mostly large round bales 35.00-75.00
Good to Premium quality Brome 90.00-150.00; Good quality Brome 50.00-120.00
Fair quality Brome some mixed with grass 30.00-50.00 per large round bale
Good to Premium Mixed Grass hay 60.00-120.00
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-80.00
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 15.00-40.00 per large round bale
Fair to Good quality Bluestem 40.00 per large round bale
Fair to Good quality Bermuda grass 70.00-100.00 per ton
Good quality Timothy Hay 3.50-5.00 per small square bale
Wheat straw 2.00-4.00 per small square bale
Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Jefferson City, MO
Tony Hancock, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
24 Hour Recorded Report 1-573-522-9244
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_GR310.txt
For more Grain Market News:
www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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